Thread: Installed new 2800 stall - whining when in neutral

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As much as I hate to say it, the tranny is topped off with fluid and the sound remains in forward and reverse gears. I'll likely go out and check the flexplate for cracks tonight or tomorrow. Any other thoughts guys? I really hate the thought of pulling this thing after just putting it in on Saturday.

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Flexplate cracks usually knock, not whine. There isn't much in a converter that will whine. Did the trans pull up against the block good and tight? Sounds like a misalignment problem.

I guess I would classify it as a chirping sound and not a whine, but I'll take a look at the tranny alignment as well when I go out.

It's hard enough to troubleshoot over the web, so I guess it would help if I could at least describe the sound accurately!

Thanks for the help...

Yeah, if its a chirp not a steady whine it could be a cracked flexplate.

Originally Posted by R Pope

Yeah, if its a chirp not a steady whine it could be a cracked flexplate.

What else could cause a "chrip"? I have a TH350 with a new flexplate and get a slight chirp when i give it gas in reverse only. I thought it was in the transmission.